Abstract
Bimetallic particles of Ti and Co have been used to grow multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) to study the effects of Ti on the growth. The particles were generated by laser ablation and size-classified with a differential mobility analyzer. Diameter-controlled MWNTs were grown on a silicon substrate from 5-nm particles by thermal chemical vapor deposition using acetylene at 510 and 610°C. Titanium has been found to enhance the MWNT growth significantly. There is an optimum Ti fraction for the growth, as confirmed by evaluation of the growth probabilities of MWNTs. A possible mechanism of growth enhancement by Ti is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 149-154 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 402 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Jan 24 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry